Abbreviations
What does the abbreviation AMP stand for?
Ampoule
What is a side effect?
An unpredictable effect not related to the main action of the drug.
TRUE or FALSE?
Oral hypoglycemics treat type 1 & type 2 diabetes
FALSE.
Oral hypoglycemic drugs are used only in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, which is a disorder involving resistance to secreted insulin. Type 1 diabetes involves a lack of insulin and requires insulin for treatment.
What are anesthetics used for?
Used to decrease or eliminate sensation.
What is the generic name of Gravol?
dimenhydrinate
What does the abbreviation CR stand for?
Continuous release
What does the term emetic mean?
An agent which promotes vomiting
All physician’s orders must include?
Date and time the order was written, and the physicians signature.
What are ACE inhibitors used for?
Used to relax veins and arteries and to lower blood pressure.
What is the generic name of Avelox?
What does the abbreviation RL stand for?
Ringer's Lactate
What are contraindications?
Factors in a patient’s condition, which prevents the use of a particular drug or treatment.
What are the three different names a drug can have?
Trade (brand)
Generic
Chemical
What are cardiotonics used for?
To promote muscle tone of the heart to improve its pumping action.
What is the generic name of Biaxin?
clarithromycin
What does the abbreviation UNG stand for?
Ointment
What is an antagonism?
An agent which stops the action or effect of another substance.
What are the 5 components of a medication order?
1. Name of the drug
2. Dose of the drug
3. Route of the administration
4. Time of the administration
5. Qualifying phrase (why)
What are histamine h2 receptor blockers used for?
Used to treat ulcers by reducing gastric acid secretion.
What is the trade name of ramipril?
Altace
What does the abbreviation NSc40mEqKCL stand for?
0.9% Normal Saline with 40 mEq of Potassium Chloride
What is an additive effect?
The combined effect of two drugs that is equal to the sum of the effects of each drug taken alone.
Six different types of parenteral injections
Intradermal
Intravenous
Intrathecal
Intracavitary
Intramuscular
Subcutaneous
What are antipyretics used for?
Used to reduce body temperature.
What is the trade name for nadroparin?
Fraxiparine